Nicolas Jay, Momtazi Pinot Noir

Nicolas Jay, Momtazi Pinot NoirThe 2023 Pinot Noir Momtazi is from a section within the higher volcanic elevation section of 115 and 114 clones. Coming from this more exposed site with more intense winds, it displays a notably deeper red magenta color and packs in a great deal of intensity and acidity. Offering a deeper and more savory richness in its notes of black cherries, black tea leaf, rocky earth, and brambly herbs, its full bodied on the palate, retaining bright acidity

(a 1 ha blend of Groseilles

this is very much ageworthy and a wine that’s going to need it

the wine is maturing

It is opaque

There is just enough reduction present to make the nose difficult to assess but the underlying fruit does appear to be fully ripe

powerful and rugged medium full flavors that culminate in a dusty

Not that long

the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino never feels overdone or too heavy

Super fresh pastry and bready aromas with vibrant lemons and limes

it might lack a bit of elegance

As I have observed many times in these pages

earth and a whiff of cassis